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{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|enname=EarthBound | |enname=EarthBound | ||
|jpkana= | |jpkana=ＭＯＴＨＥＲ２ ～ギーグの逆襲～ | ||
|jptrans=Mother 2: Giygas Strikes Back | |jptrans=Mother 2: Giygas Strikes Back | ||
|image=EarthBoundBox.jpg | |image=EarthBoundBox.jpg | ||
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|nareleasedate=June 2, 1995 | |nareleasedate=June 2, 1995 | ||
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:''For the series, see [[Mother (series)]].'' | :''For the series as a whole, see [[Mother (series)]].'' | ||
'''EarthBound''' (Japanese: '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ２ ～ギーグの逆襲～''' ''Mother 2: {{tt|Gyiyg|Giygas}} Strikes Back'', | '''EarthBound''' (Japanese: '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ２ ～ギーグの逆襲～''' ''Mother 2: {{tt|Gyiyg|Giygas}} Strikes Back'', occasionally rendered as '''マザー２''') is an RPG released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1995, developed by [[Ape Inc.]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It is a sequel to the original {{vg|Mother}}, which did not see an official English release, though rather than featuring the same protagonists, features a different set. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
===Meteor | ===Meteor crash=== | ||
The story of EarthBound starts with a young boy named [[Ness]] from the city of [[Onett]]. He hears about a recent meteor in the area. Going to the site, he is told to turn back and come later. Later that night, he is woken up by his neighbor [[Pokey]], who requests for Ness' help to find his brother, [[Picky]]. They go the site of the meteor, and find not only Picky, but also a bee that came from the meteor. The bee introduces himself as [[Buzz Buzz]], and tells Ness about a prophecy. This prophecy is about three boys and one girl going to save the world from [[Giygas]]. He then joins Ness, and in the middle of the adventure home, they meet [[Starman Junior]], and a fight commences. Buzz Buzz protects the group with PSI Shield, and they manage to defeat Starman Junior safely. The group returns home, and Pokey and Picky are grounded. Buzz Buzz dies at this point, being killed by Pokey's mother and gives Ness the [[Sound Stone]], instructing him to find eight sanctuaries and record songs from them. After that, Ness returns home, tells his mother about his adventure, and takes off. A bit later, he enters the main part of the town of Onett. The town is being terrorized by a group known as [[The Sharks]]. Ness decides to help the citizens, and defeats the Sharks, including their leader, [[Frank]]. After saving the town, the mayor allows him to go to [[Giant Step]] as thanks. There he battles and defeats the [[Titanic Ant]], reaching the first sanctuary of the game. | The story of EarthBound starts with a young boy named [[Ness]] from the city of [[Onett]]. He hears about a recent meteor in the area. Going to the site, he is told to turn back and come later. Later that night, he is woken up by his neighbor [[Pokey]], who requests for Ness' help to find his brother, [[Picky]]. They go the site of the meteor, and find not only Picky, but also a bee that came from the meteor. The bee introduces himself as [[Buzz Buzz]], and tells Ness about a prophecy. This prophecy is about three boys and one girl going to save the world from [[Giygas]]. He then joins Ness, and in the middle of the adventure home, they meet [[Starman Junior]], and a fight commences. Buzz Buzz protects the group with PSI Shield, and they manage to defeat Starman Junior safely. The group returns home, and Pokey and Picky are grounded. Buzz Buzz dies at this point, being killed by Pokey's mother and gives Ness the [[Sound Stone]], instructing him to find eight sanctuaries and record songs from them. After that, Ness returns home, tells his mother about his adventure, and takes off. A bit later, he enters the main part of the town of Onett. The town is being terrorized by a group known as [[The Sharks]]. Ness decides to help the citizens, and defeats the Sharks, including their leader, [[Frank]]. After saving the town, the mayor allows him to go to [[Giant Step]] as thanks. There he battles and defeats the [[Titanic Ant]], reaching the first sanctuary of the game. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Playable | ===Playable=== | ||
'''[[Ness]]''' is the protagonist of EarthBound. Ness is a boy from the town of [[Onett]]. Ness uses his psychic abilities to perform [[PSI Flash]] and [[PSI Rockin']] attacks. In addition to PSI attacks, Ness uses various [[baseball bats]] as weapons. | '''[[Ness]]''' is the protagonist of EarthBound. Ness is a boy from the town of [[Onett]]. Ness uses his psychic abilities to perform [[PSI Flash]] and [[PSI Rockin']] attacks. In addition to PSI attacks, Ness uses various [[baseball bats]] as weapons. | ||
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'''[[Poo]]''' is the oldest member of the team. Poo is a prince from [[Dalaam]] and a martial arts master. He is able to perform [[PSI Freeze]], [[PSI Thunder]], and [[PSI Starstorm]]. Poo specializes in a sword known as the [[Sword of Kings]]. | '''[[Poo]]''' is the oldest member of the team. Poo is a prince from [[Dalaam]] and a martial arts master. He is able to perform [[PSI Freeze]], [[PSI Thunder]], and [[PSI Starstorm]]. Poo specializes in a sword known as the [[Sword of Kings]]. | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
*ESRB, the American rating system for video games, rated | *The ESRB, the American rating system for video games, rated EarthBound for the Virtual console. This rating, however, was a mistake and Earthbound will not be released on Virtual console due to legal and copyright issues for now. [http://www.infendo.com/no-earthbound-for-vc-esrb-rating-a-mistake/ Small article here] | ||
*EarthBound is somewhat infamous because of Nintendo's odd marketing campaign, which included the tagline "This game stinks!" ( | *EarthBound is somewhat infamous because of Nintendo's odd marketing campaign, which included the tagline "This game stinks!" (a reference to the included scratch-and-sniff cards). This may even have contributed to its lack of success in America.{{Cite-needed}} | ||
*The entire game's areas are connected to each other. | *The entire game's areas are connected to each other. Using a glitch to walk through otherwise impassable objects and off the map, players can literally walk to Giygas's lair in the [[Cave of the Past]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||